The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV), established over 170 years ago, is one of Victoria’s most respected and historic yacht clubs. With a proud heritage, a vibrant sailing program, modern facilities, and a welcoming culture, we are committed to being an inclusive, diverse, and friendly club that serves both our members and the wider community.
We are now seeking a highly capable and motivated General Manager to lead the operations of our Club and support the General Committee in delivering on our strategic goals.
About the Role
Reporting to the Commodore and General Committee, the General Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Club’s people, facilities, and services. This is a diverse and hands-on role, requiring strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to engage positively with members, staff, volunteers, and the broader sailing community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing Club operations across sailing, marina and yard, hospitality, membership services, finance, communications, and events.
- Supporting the General Committee in implementing the Club’s strategic plan.
- Overseeing staff recruitment, performance, and professional development.
- Ensuring financial sustainability and reporting to the Committee and statutory bodies.
- Maintaining safe and efficient facilities, assets, and operations.
- Overseeing occupational health and safety (OH&S) compliance across all Club operations.
- Project management of capital improvements and upgrades to Club facilities.
- Building strong relationships with members, stakeholders, and the broader community.
About You
We are seeking a dynamic and professional leader with proven skills across operations, staff management, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in club, hospitality, sport, or marine operations will be highly regarded.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Financial and business management skills, with a track record of delivering budgets and operational outcomes.
- Marketing and communications expertise, with the ability to enhance member engagement and community profile.
- Experience in membership-based organisations, hospitality, or events.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder, and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to balance tradition with innovation.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of Australia’s most historic yacht clubs. The position offers variety, challenge, and the chance to influence the future of the Club as we continue to grow our membership, develop sailing pathways, and deliver major projects.
We are currently completing a $1.5 million civil works project with a new travel lift due in October, and have several more capital projects moving into the design and development phase. Our food and beverage services are recognised as leaders in our local community, and we are excited to continue raising the bar in hospitality and member experience.
